Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude in Indonesia's Aceh province.

Earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province, Strong and shallow Earthquake

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A strong and shallow undersea earthquake shook part of Indonesia's Aceh Province on Saturday.

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The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.9 earthquake was centered 362 km (225 miles) east of Sinabang, in Aceh province.

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A Magnitude of 5.6 earthquake on nov 21. killed at least 331 people and injured nearly 600 in West Java's Cianjur City.

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The Agency put a preliminary magnitude at 6.3 Variations in early measurements of quakes are common.

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Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 270 million people, is frequently hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

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Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami but warned of shocks.

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